Borderline Personality Disorder

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Borderline Personality Disorder
TermBorderline Personality Disorder
Short definitionBorderline Personality Disorder - (pronounced) (BOR-the-LINE PER-suh-NA-lih-tee dis-OR-the) severe mental illness characterized by unstable moods and impulsive behavior. People with borderline personality disorder have problems with relationships, family and work life, long-term planning, and self-identity. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Borderline Personality Disorder - (pronounced) (BOR-the-LINE PER-suh-NA-lih-tee dis-OR-the) severe mental illness characterized by unstable moods and impulsive behavior. People with borderline personality disorder have problems with relationships, family and work life, long-term planning, and self-identity. Symptoms include intense bouts of anger, depression, and anxiety that can lead to self-harm or suicide, drug or alcohol abuse, excessive spending, binge eating, or risky sex. A person with borderline personality disorder who is diagnosed with cancer may be at an increased risk of suicide. Also called BPS

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